Egypt wealth fund eyes Gulf partners to drum up foreign investment
Egypt’s sovereign wealth fund is looking to more oil-rich Gulf countries to drum up foreign investment, as the Arab world’s…
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Private equity poised as UAE relaxes restrictions
The United Arab Emirates has seen enormous change. Oil wealth has transformed the desert into a landscape of resorts, skyscrapers…
Saudi Arabia has potential to be hub for green finance for emerging markets – KPMG
Saudi Arabia can become the centre for green finance for emerging markets, which will bring huge economic and commercial benefits…
Bahrain bank, China firm create $50m venture capital fund for Middle East tech market
A new $50m venture capital fund has been launched by Al Salam Bank-Bahrain (ASBB) in partnership with China-based MSA Capital…
CMA allows SICO to offer asset management services in Saudi Arabia
SICO BSC, a leading regional asset manager, broker, market maker and investment bank (licensed as a wholesale bank by the…
LIBOR transition a challenge for small portion of sukuk market: Fitch Ratings
The transition to new risk-free rates creates challenges for the small portion of the sukuk market that reference legacy IBORs,…
Saudi mall operator Arabian Centres sells $500 mln debut Islamic bonds
Saudi mall operator Arabian Centres is set to raise $500 million with a debut issuance of international Islamic bonds, or…
China-Bahrain venture fund targets Middle East tech market
China’s MSA Capital and Al Salam Bank-Bahrain SALAM.BH launched a $50 million venture capital fund on Wednesday, using Bahrain as…
Saudi Arabia doubles the amount banks can lend for Aramco IPO
SAUDI ARABIA'S central bank doubled leverage limits for retail investors looking to buy shares in oil giant Saudi Aramco, according…
Dubai has up to 200 golden visas for African investors
Dubai is set to grant up to 200 UAE golden visa permanent residency visas to "prominent" African investors under a…
UAE's Amanat hires liquidity provider to boost share performance
Amanat Holdings, the GCC’s largest healthcare and education investment company, on Wednesday said it has appointed Shuaa Capital International Ltd,…
Al Salam Bank-Bahrain and MSA Capital (China) to launch $50 million MEC ventures positioning Bahrain as MENA's gateway to the digital Silk Road
Al Salam Bank-Bahrain has partnered with China-based MSA Capital to launch Al Salam-MSA Bahrain Fund I, I.L.P., a US$50 million…